Ukraine: Rheinmetall to double 155mm production on site
According to Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, the annual production capacity of the 155mm factory in Ukraine is to be doubled. By doing so, the Ukrainian government aims to be even less dependent on supplies from Western partners in the future. However, Rheinmetall is still facing difficulties.
Bundeswehr extends Patriot deployment to protect Polish airspace
The protection of a logistical hub in Poland by Bundeswehr forces, which was expected to last only six months, was extended by a further approximately six months until the end of the year.
Ukraine receives upgraded TRML-4D air surveillance radars
As HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre announced yesterday in an analyst conference call, the Ukrainian Armed Forces will soon receive upgraded TRML-4D air surveillance radars capable of detecting enemy artillery and mortar positions.
Belgium contributes €140 million & A400M to German EAAD initiative
Just like last year, Belgium will once again participate extensively in the German EAAD initiative and support Ukraine with funding and logistical assistance.
Quantum Systems to open second production facility in Ukraine
As the Managing Director of Quantum Systems Ukraine, Olexandr Berezhny, announced to BILD, a second production facility will be opened in Ukraine in September 2025. This is likely a consequence of an announcement published in February 2025.
Lynx IFV trials in Ukraine are still ongoing
After months of silence, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger speaks out in BILD and reveals that the Lynx IFV is still undergoing trials in Ukraine. A brief summary of the current process and the future.
Norway participates again in German air defence initiative
A spokeswoman for the Norwegian Ministry of Defence told me that Norway has provided “significant funding” for the German EAAD initiative. While the exact details are still being kept secret in Norway, the German Ministry of Defence is shedding some light on the situation.
A destroyed ambulance as a reminder of Russian war crimes
Although the Ukrainian ambulance was destroyed by a Russian attack more than three years ago, it is still saving countless lives in Ukraine thanks to a German association. This is the story of the Barwinka from Derhachi.
Swiss Leopard 1A5 MBTs not intended for a Ringtausch
The speculation surrounding the future of the 96 Swiss Leopard 1A5s, which are stored in Italy and were recently acquired by Rheinmetall, has now come to an end.
Confirmed: Germany has delivered the seventh IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Ukraine
According to a Ukrainian military unit, the German government recently delivered another IRIS-T SLM fire unit to Ukraine. According to the Air Force unit stationed in western Ukraine, the first deployment against Russian cruise missiles broke an old record and thus fulfilled all expectations.
